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Overview

The Designer III is responsible for developing detailed 2D and 3D drawings to support the design and fabrication of structural, piping, and vessel components. This role involves preparing P&IDs, hydraulic schematics, general arrangements, and fabrication details using AutoCAD and Inventor while ensuring compliance with engineering standards, client requirements, and company guidelines.

Responsibilities

  • Develop detailed 2D and 3D drawings for structural, piping, and vessel components.
  • Prepare P&IDs and hydraulic schematics using ISA and ISO standard symbology.
  • Create 3D models using Inventor.
  • Package 3rd party equipment based on engineering bill of materials and client requirements.
  • Produce General Arrangement drawings.
  • Create Fabrication Details drawings for structures, piping, vessels, and sheet metal components.

Requirements

  • 8+ years of experience designing for skid mounted equipment within a manufacturing setting.
  • High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED) required; Associate’s Degree or CAD Certification preferred.
  • Knowledge of drafting principles for fabrication and assembly in Structural, Piping, and Vessels disciplines.
  • Proficiency in using AutoCAD and Inventor, specifically with constraints, Frame Generator, and Tube&Pipe.
  • Knowledge of Dynamic Block creation, Inventor iParts and iLogic is a plus.
  • Ability to handle multiple product lines and projects simultaneously with a flexible mindset.
  • Ability to create and modify drawings from engineer-provided markups with high attention to detail.
  • Strong professional verbal and written communication skills.
  • Ability to work effectively independently or as part of a team.
  • Ability to perform tasks in a fast-paced environment.
  • Highly organized and efficient.
  • Ability to understand and implement a wide range of CAD standards.
  • Proficient with Windows 7 or newer.
  • Proficient with MS Office products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, OneDrive, etc.).
  • Familiarity with HPU, TUTA, Chemical Injection, Well Head Control Panels is a plus.

Benefits

  • 401k
  • Health Insurance
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • PTO

Benefits

401k
Health Insurance
Dental
Vision
PTO
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Pay in context

At roughly $52/hr, this posting sits about 72% above the $30/hr median for welding jobs in Houston, TX — toward the top of a $22–$37/hr middle band drawn from 99 postings with published pay. Put another way, it pays more than about 86% of the comparable postings we have wage data for. Pay that far above local median usually comes attached to something: a harder cert requirement, travel, night shift, or overtime that isn't really optional. Worth establishing which before you accept.

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